A Mays Landing woman has been arrested after police say she broke into a home and attempted to steal a dog early Thursday morning.

Hamilton Township Police say they responded to a home on Deer Track lane for a burglary in progress call. The homeowner told police an unknown female forced entry into his house and attempted to steal his dog.

During a search, cops located 45-year-old Robbin DiFabio of Mays Landing and she was taken into custody. DiFabio was charged with burglary and theft and was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The dog was not injured during the incident.

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